GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The oil is obtained by steam distillation of flowering tops
and leaves of the plant Salvia sclarea L.
PROPERTIES:
Clary Sage Oil is a pale yellow to yellow mobile liquid.
Aroma is characteristically herbaceous with
a wine-like aroma.
Clary Sage has a refractive index of 1.458
- 1.473 and a specific gravity ranging
between 0.886 and 0.929.
Optical rotation is -6° to -20°.
One volume of Clary Sage Oil in two volumes
of 90% ethyl alcohol forms a clear to slightly opalescent
solution. It is also soluble in most fixed oils, soluble
in mineral oil up to 3 volumes but becomes opalescent
on further dilution. It is insoluble in glycerin and propylene
glycol.
Linalool content is between 16 and 30% and
linalyl acetate varies between 40 and 68%.
Flash point is above 230° F by closed
cup method.
PACKAGING:
Packed in glass or food-grade lined pails or drums labeled
according to purchaser’s specifications.
HANDLING & STORAGE:
Store in tightly closed, preferably full, containers in
a cool place protected from light.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Contact the Avoca Division should you have any special packaging
or activity level requirements.
